Cater Veterinary Practice

Cater Veterinary Practice treats “family pets” and is set up for routine consults as well as more sensitive appointments (including end-of-life care), with out-of-hours care mentioned on the practice website. The site also references a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations. It’s also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe

• •Thorough exams and clear explanations, including being talked through “every step” and offered “multiple choices.”
• •Cost-conscious decision-making, with reviewers saying they weren’t pushed into unnecessary procedures and were offered options to help manage costs (including a suggested “geriatric deal” as a one-off payment for multiple tests).
• •End-of-life support with time and aftercare, including being given time before/after, memorial items, and follow-up contact.

Services

• •General veterinary consultations (the website mentions consultations included as part of a Pet Health Club® Plus plan).
• •Out-of-hours care (mentioned on the website; no further details provided).
• •Diagnostic blood testing (reviews mention blood tests to check liver, kidneys, diabetes, and urinary tract; a “geriatric deal” was suggested to bundle tests).
• •End-of-life appointments and aftercare (reviews describe euthanasia handled with time, dignity, follow-up card, and memorial items).
• •Liaising with another vet practice for clinical history/notes (one reviewer says the practice contacted their usual vet to access notes with permission).

Pricing

• •Paw prints in a presentation box: £28.00 (reviewed as an optional memorial item).
• •Keyrings with pet fur: described as free of charge in one review.

People

• •Lauren (role not stated): mentioned for end-of-life care where the family was given as much time as needed and did not feel rushed; the review also describes thoughtful aftercare (a card and “forget me not” seeds) and compassionate communication during billing follow-up.
• •Vets (not named): described in reviews as explaining options and costs clearly—e.g., giving “multiple choices,” discussing queries, and suggesting a bundled “geriatric deal” rather than separate tests.

Reviews

4.8 stars from 252 reviews. - Clear, step-by-step explanations and thorough examinations (including discussing options rather than a single plan).

• •Cost-sensitive care: reviewers describe not being “over charged” and being offered money-saving options (e.g., bundling multiple blood tests as a one-off “geriatric” package).
• •End-of-life support and follow-up: time given with the pet before/after, memorial options (including a £28 paw-print box), and aftercare touches like a card and seeds.
• •Practical help with continuity of care: contacting another vet to access notes (with permission) for a sudden illness visit.